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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.11, 1,072.38 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.11, 1,072.38 and 445.50 is: 614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.11 : 1,072.38 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.11/1,072.38 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.11x = 1,072.38 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.11x = 477,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,745.29/777.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.78

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